Who has the best back workout?

2015-03-31T20:47:44-04:00

I am looking to mix up my back workout so give me examples of your back workout!

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2015 9:57 PM

2015-03-31T21:57:31-04:00

I'm a big fan of working out my back. I mix it up often but a typical workout would look something like this:
Lat pull downs 3 x 10
Bent over BB row 4 x 6-8
Hammer Strength high row 3 x 8
Deadlift 4 x 6-8

All of these lifts are heavy as possible to reach failure on the last rep.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2015 10:51 PM

2015-03-31T22:51:15-04:00

I'm a huge fan of

5x5 (Heavy) Hang Cleans
5x5 Push Press
3x12 Lat Pulldowns

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2015 3:50 AM

2015-04-01T03:50:14-04:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2015 5:22 AM

2015-04-01T05:22:43-04:00

Besides whats already been posted. Add wide arm pull ups. While pulling up focus more on the lats than the biceps.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2015 2:32 PM

2015-04-01T14:32:16-04:00

Stretch... get on couch with Netflix... Lean up to get remote... Lean back. Lean up to get snacks... Lean back... Repeat.

Response by SSgt Joe V. made Apr 1 at 2015 2:35 PM

2015-04-01T14:35:07-04:00

Row, Row, Row - Nothing like clearing your head while rowing around a lake. Killer back and arm workout, and if you bring along a fishing pole, you can usually manage to drag up a fish or two.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Apr 1 at 2015 2:54 PM

2015-04-01T14:54:25-04:00

I'm a fan of doing exercises that provide multiple failure.

Initially doing an isolation exercise followed by a compound followed by negatives. An example for the back would be:

Pullover Machine
Bent over Rows
Negative Chin ups

This allows you to break down the stronger back muscles first with the isolation, then move on to a compound and allow your biceps, shoulders, forearms, and hands to assist in further break down, and then the negatives to push you into massive failure. This is a great mass building system that I have benefited from many times over the years.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2015 12:23 AM

2015-04-03T00:23:35-04:00

5x5 pullups then go on google and search stew smith pyramid workout and just do the pullups portion.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2015 8:51 AM

2015-10-10T08:51:29-04:00

I do back twice weekly. One of my favorites:

DB Row (3 x 6 & 2 min Rest)
BB Row (3 x 6 & 2 min Rest)
Weighted Hammer Pullup (3 x 10 & 1 min Rest)
Bodyweight Hammer Pullup (to Failure)

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Oct 10 at 2015 8:56 AM

2015-10-10T08:56:16-04:00

Try P90X PO2 Private RallyPoint Member